State Senate District B, AK
Livability
directions_bike
Bikeability
2/10
directions_run
Walkability
2/10
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Transit
2/10
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Commute
9/10
home
Housing
5/10
visibility
Safety
3/10
local_library
Schools
5/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
1/10
accessibility
Hospitals
1/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
- visibility Safety
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Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.
Residents
Population
36,053
332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.7 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.4%
64% (US)
College-Educated
39.5%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$96,989
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.1%
88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.8%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$419,200
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$786
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,303
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.8%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Alaska
6
United States
4
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Alaska
5
United States
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | 30 | 27 |
| Feb | 5 | 21 | 29 |
| Mar | 4 | 17 | 33 |
| Apr | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| May | 3 | 0 | 48 |
| Jun | 3 | 0 | 54 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 56 |
| Aug | 6 | 0 | 55 |
| Sep | 10 | 0 | 49 |
| Oct | 10 | 2 | 41 |
| Nov | 7 | 18 | 33 |
| Dec | 7 | 23 | 29 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place leans blue, with 49% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.
Liberal (50%) (44%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 34%Schools
Auke Bay Elementary
23 miles, S
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3.2
Faith Community Christian School
23 miles, S
Mendenhall River Community School
23 miles, S
•
2.3
Floyd Dryden Middle School
24 miles, S
•
2.3
Colleges
University of Alaska Southeast
23 miles, S
•
1.9
Alaska Vocational Technical Center
518 miles, NW
•
1.9
Alaska Bible College
526 miles, NW
Alaska Pacific University
541 miles, NW
•
1.9
Hospitals
Bartlett Regional Hospital
30 miles, S
•
4.1
Mt Edgecumbe Hospital
113 miles, SW
Petersburg Medical Center
148 miles, S
Searhc Wrangell Medical Center-Cah
180 miles, S
Airports
Juneau International Airport
26 miles, S
•
1.4
Gustavus Airport
32 miles, W
•
1
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
113 miles, SW
•
1
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport
149 miles, S
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1